2 More Boys Out of Cave, 1 Condition Unknown
By Jintamas Saksornchai and Todd Ruiz CHIANG RAI — Four boys have now been rescued from the flooded Luang cave Sunday evening, but one was said to need close medical attention. In a triumph for an uncertain mission fraught with danger, initial reports said the first two children walked out on their own feet at […]
Free rides, two New Year events in Bangkok
Operators of the skytrain and subway have waived their fares as a New Year’s gift for Bangkok people while traffic has been partially closed in Bangkok’s central business district for two major New Year events. The BTS skytrain and the MRT subway announced they would offer free services from 12pm on Saturday to 12pm on […]
Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry starts Jan 1, free until Jan 15
CHON BURI: The new ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin will begin service on Jan 1, with free rides as a New Year’s gift until Jan 15, after which the normal fare of 1,250 baht will kick in. The service will be officially launched on Jan 12. Marine Department director-general Sorasak Saensombat on Friday […]
“Candlelight of Siam” ceremony to see in the new year at Sanam Luang
To celebrate the New Year this year, a traditional candle lighting and prayer ceremony called “Sang Thien Haeng Siam” or “Candlelight of Siam”, will take place at Bangkok’s Sanam Luang and various locations nationwide and overseas on 31 December, with locals and foreign visitors invited to join. H.E. General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of […]
4Q certification for quality tourism operators
The Tourism Department has introduced a standard called 4Q, aiming to encourage tourism-related entrepreneurs to upgrade services, become legitimate operators, charge fair prices and observe hygiene and safety. The agency expects more than 10,000 tourism-related entrepreneurs to register for evaluation under the standard during the first three months of the program. Companies that pass the […]
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